The Killarney National Park was presented to
the Nation by Senator Arthur Vincent
in memory of his wife Maud

The Lake Hotel
is ideally situated next to the Killarney National Park.

Situated in the South West of Ireland and
the most westerly point in Europe
it has 25,00 acres with Mountains, Lakes,
Old Abbey's, Castles, Oak Woods,
Walks, Trails and Cycle Paths.

An additional human influence on the area is that of several past introductions of exotic species that have impacted on the natural ecosystems of Killarney. The most notable of these introduced species are Common Rhododendron which has infested large areas of the National Park, and Sika Deer which overgraze the woodland floor and pose a potential threat to the genetic integrity of the native Red Deer. Both Rhododendron and Sika Deer can have an adverse effect on the native flora by inhibiting regeneration. A more recent (and accidental) introduction is that of the American Mink, which is now firmly established in the Park alongside the native Otter. Extinction's inflicted by humans include that of the Wolf and the Golden Eagle, which was relatively common even up until the latter half of the last century.

Ladies View in the Killarney National Park

Central to Killarney National Park however are its three lakes, all inter-linked but quite different in their respective characters. The lakes support a large population of Brown Trout, as well as an annual run of Salmon, and sport angling has been a popular pastime for generations in Killarney. Noteworthy fish species include the Arctic Char and Killarney Shad.

Tangney Tours with Billy Tangney
operate an excellent service
touring the National Park
on Jaunting Cars

Int : + 353 87 2571492

or

087 2571492

Muckross Abbey,
steeped in History and a great
attraction for visitors

Oak Woods at Derrychunnehy

Killarney